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CARE ASSISTANT Choice of 2 blocks per day: Morning: 7:30am 2:30pm Evening: 2:30pm 10pm Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Part-time and Full-time with guaranteed hours. Closing date 05 April 2025 Company Overview Home Instead is the worlds leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Assistant to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support. The Role Being a Care Assistant is an essential role supporting older people to live well at home. We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team inBelfast area. As a Care Assistant, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home. With the support of our team and industry leading training, you can feel fully equipped to deliver the high-quality care Home Instead has become known for. Key Responsibilities: Companionship – ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit Home help – Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework Accompanying to appointments or shopping Personal care – supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent In return we offer the following benefits for the role: Great rates of pay – from £12.80 per hour and enhanced bank holiday rates Minimum 1-hour calls per visit giving you the time to care. A range of guaranteed hours contracts to choose from. Training – full induction programme where we provide award winning training Auto-enrolment pension scheme Employee referral bonus programme Paid mileage Employee assistance programme – access to counselling and other support Exclusive discounts scheme supermarkets, high street stores and more. Qualifications You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a Care Assistant. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. All we ask is that you have a big heart and want to make a difference in the lives of our clients. Person Specifications You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others. This role requires that the applicant has the right to work in the UK. We are not sponsoring work visas currently. We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to Access NI enhanced disclosure. Skills: Personal Care Home Help Companionship Medication Administration Benefits: Minimum 1-hour calls per visit A range of guaranteed hours contracts Comprehensive paid training Pension scheme Paid mileage Exclusive discounts scheme Great rates of pay – from £12.00 per hour
